Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Summary

The Designer will assist in the design and development of projects, will produce design presentation material, and will assist in the production and documentation of construction documents.

This position is located in Los Angeles, California. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the documentation of project design in Revit such as three-dimensional modeling or material research
• Assist in organization and generation of working drawings.
• Support design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phases
• Assist in development of project documents during all phases of the project
• Assist in development of project marketing interview materials
• Assist in all aspects of the plan check process
• Apply accessibility codes to basic drawings
• Support the construction administration phase of a project by assisting in review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes
• Prepare basic "block out" drawings with accuracy and thoroughness, (site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations) from design sketches, and pickup "red marks" prepared by supervisor.
• Attend professional activities outside the office
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budget hours
• Participate in office design charettes
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in architectural design preferred
• Listen and communicate effectively and professionally
• Asks questions about assignments when unclear
• Ability to set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
• Has working knowledge and understanding for use of HMC equipment and software
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful
• Be proficient with HMC’s documentation and office practice systems
• Ability to correspond effectively with Architects for Revit files and minor directives
• Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants
• Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges
• Demonstrate Revit competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all Revit files and resolution of any related Revit issues on HMC Revit platform
• Understand the organization of the contract documents
• Possess knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, back up files, viewports
• Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry

The hourly range for this position is $23.56 - $32.06

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.